BMW 335i Convertible 2010 - Manual (Page 72)

Controls overview
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Date
Setting the date
To set the dd/mm or mm/dd date format, refer
to Formats and units of measure on page
67 .
1. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up
or down repeatedly until the appropriate
symbol appears in the display, accompa-
nied by the date and the word "SET".
2. Press button 2.
3. Use button 1 to set the day of the month.
4. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.
5. Set the month and the year in the same way.
6. Press button 2.
The system stores the new date.
Check Control
The concept
The Check Control monitors vehicle functions
and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys-
tems monitored. This type of Check Control
message includes indicator and warning lamps
in the instrument cluster and, in some cases, an
acoustic signal.
Indicator and warning lamps can light up in a
variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lamps are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
indicates that Check Control messages have
been stored. These Check Control messages
can be viewed again later, refer to page
71 .
What to do in case of a malfunction
The meaning of each lamp in the event of a mal-
function and tips on how to respond are listed
starting on page
154 .
Hiding Check Control messages
Press the button on the turn indicator lever.
> Some Check Control messages are dis-
played continuously and remain visible until
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